Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, a seasoned IRS officer with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC). His appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, is effective immediately. This leadership change is significant for businesses as it comes at a time of accelerating automation in GST, expanding e-invoice frameworks, and ongoing customs modernisation.
In a key administrative development, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment ofShri Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch IRS (Customs Indirect Taxes) officer, as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes Customs (CBIC). The appointment order was issued on 28th November 2025 by the Department of Personnel Training (DoPT).
According to the official notification, Vivek Chaturvedi, currently serving as a Member, CBIC, will assume charge as Chairman
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Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC).
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment, and the order was issued on 28th November 2025.
The Chairman of CBIC oversees the implementation of GST laws, Customs reforms, and indirect tax administration, steering technology-driven compliance and coordinating with various bodies.
The appointment is significant as it occurs during a period of increased GST automation, expanding e-invoice requirements, and customs modernisation, suggesting a focus on smoother policy rollout and improved services.
Shri Vivek Chaturvedi has over three decades of experience in Customs & GST administration.